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NJIT Volunteers at the New York City Marathon By Evan Markowitz | Senior Staff Writer On Nov. 7, 2021, the Amateur Radio Club and other members of the NJIT community left campus early in the morning en route to the New York City Marathon. At the marathon, a group of 25 amateur radio operators from across the university joined hundreds of others to volunteer as emergency communicators along the marathon's 26.2 mile course.
Using analog and digital two-way handheld radios, volunteers were able to relay information of events happening on the course to "mile captains," who could request medical and logistical help for runners in need. NJIT had volunteers in miles 21, 22, 23 and 24.
This year, the New York City Marathon celebrated its 50th event, marking a return following the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants and volunteers could be seen wearing special merchandise to commemorate the milestone.
Mile 24 was the base camp for operators from the university. Led by Peter Teklinski, WW2I, associate CIO for Infrastructure and Security at NJIT, the mile makes up part of the Central Park section of the course. Despite the mile being at the end of the course, setting up its communication infrastructure began hours before the first wave of participants even began their first mile.
NJIT's Amateur Radio Club, K2MFF, has been volunteering at the New York City Marathon since 1998, often providing a large number of volunteers for the event. This year, nearly 10 percent of the amateur radio operators at the event were part of the NJIT community.
Amateur radios can operate entirely independently of existing communication tools like cell phones and the internet, making them a great choice for reliable emergency communications. That said, having powerful equipment, like the large antenna sported by mile 24
every year, allows for more reliable communication between the mile captain and the volunteers on the ground.
last bridge," the Madison Avenue Bridge that connects the Bronx with Manhattan at the 21st mile marker.
At mile 21, digital radios were used by volunteers to report issues on the course to their mile captain, John Romano, N2NSA, a long-time leader during the marathon over the years. Jonpierre Grajales, KD2OJR, a fifth year computer science and physics student, was one of the mile 21 volunteers.
While the race officially ended at 8:30 p.m., volunteers were released mile by mile as the majority of the participants had passed through. Mile 21 was released at 6:00 p.m., 10 hours after the race began, with the final NJIT volunteers leaving the course an hour later, heading back to Newark.
"The marathon is an inspiring testament to humanity’s endurance and perseverance. Seeing people from all walks of life come together to overcome the 26 miles across the various boroughs of NYC and being able to aid them as a volunteer, through encouragement and technical support, has been a fulfilling experience."
Grajales said, "Being able to use the skills that NJIT’s Amateur Radio Club has taught me at such a renown event is extremely rewarding! Seeing the faces of not only the participants but of their friends and families makes the hours standing in the cold worth it!"
That encouragement could be seen throughout the course, and especially for participants rounding the turn past "the
If you are interested in volunteering at next year's event, or are interested in learning more about amateur radio, please reach out to NJIT's Amateur Radio Club by email at k2mff@njit.edu!
How to Get Your Flu Shot This Year By Samira Santana | Senior Staff Writer & Yukthi Sangoi | Managing Editor NJIT offers its students a vaccination center for the flu vaccine annually. This year, the vaccines are being administered in the Campus Pharmacy; it is located on Central Avenue, across from the Mechanical Engineering Center and Van Houten Library. Prior to the vaccination, students should complete an intake form which can be found in an email from the Director of Campus
Health Services, Deneen Scuderi. As of the publication of this article, the shot is available to students. The Campus Pharmacy has aided NJIT during the pandemic by providing COVID-19 vaccinations, offering PCR tests and now providing flu vaccinations. St. Michael’s Medical Center was previously the location for flu vaccinations in
years prior and students can also get the flu vaccination at St. Michael’s. Apart from the flu shot, St. Michael’s and the Campus Pharmacy both provide COVID-19 vaccines. Every Thursday from 7:30–11:30 a.m., St. Michael’s holds a COVID-19 clinic, where students can walk in with no appointment necessary. Walk-ins are also accepted at the Cam-
pus Pharmacy for COVID-19 vaccines. If a student has a question or needs assistance pertaining to vaccinations, COVID-19, flu or any other, feel free to email healthservices@njit.edu or deneen.b.scuderi@njit.edu.
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News Newark Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Photo by Sean Slusarz By Yukthi Sangoi | Managing Editor Businesses across Newark have seen their highest and lowest points of operation in the past year and a half due to the pandemic. Some had to be forcibly closed because they did not have enough funds to pay bills, while some were fortunate enough to stay afloat despite lower foot traffic on the streets when restrictions started to take hold. Marcus B&P, a restaurant located on Halsey Street, was forced to close down on March 15, 2020 as a “precautionary measure in response to COVID-19” according to an Instagram post on its page. “When the pandemic first hit, Chef Marcus immediately was in touch with World Central Kitchen to convert his restaurants to serve as community kitchens,” the restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine Yudi Torres said. “In Newark, thanks to the incredible support of Audible, that work grew into Newark Working Kitchens and Marcus B&P was proud to be the first and pilot restaurant of this incredible initiative, which collectively has served over 1.2 million meals to those in need.” On Oct. 27, 2021, more than a year and a half later, the restaurant officially reopened; it has been a positive return to business so far according to Torres. Despite this, she mentioned that with its location in downtown Newark, “the landscape of day-to-day life is still not what it was prior to the pandemic, with many still working from home.” With its reopening, however, the restaurant made sure to consider how guests may want to dine now. “B&P is named for the Swedish concept of ‘back pocket,’ a casual spot where you feel welcome anytime, day or night,” Torres said. “We've built in that flexibility so you can opt for grab-n-go meals to take and eat at
home, or decide to socialize and dine in or grab a drink at the bar.” With classes back in person, Marcus B&P has also seen support from students in the few weeks back in business. “We love our student guests! We're thrilled to have them back again,” she added. The restaurant is currently open Wednesdays to Fridays from noon to 8 p.m. and encourages students to stop by and support a recently reopened local Newark business. Located on Sussex Avenue, Intrinsic Café also emphasized that students being on campus helped its business grow. Robert Kim, owner of the café, said that although it has about 70 percent of operations as it had in 2019, he recognizes that “people who work and live around the area are coming out more often.” He noted, “We are still busy during the day time but we do see the decrease of customers after 6 p.m. when everyone is going back home.” There have been certain models that Kim had to adjust due to the pandemic; one of which includes the implementation of social media to enhance and promote their business because more people have stayed at home since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, “the pricing had to be updated to meet the needs of demand and supply,” he mentioned. “Due to the whole container — import and export — issues that every company is having, local stores like us are having difficulty buying supplies.” Another major aspect that had to be considered is the sanitization and safety of customers as well as employees. “All the safety rules and keeping the Café clean is something we want to keep even after most pandemic restrictions have
been lifted,” Kim said. “I personally think it's a rule that is good to keep even after everything [regarding the pandemic] has happened. Plus, there is nothing wrong about always thinking about the safety of our workers and customers.” He explained more in detail, “We still follow all the regulations that the state provides. Following that, we try to make sure everything is always wiped and clean. But most of all, if any of my workers feel sick, I make sure to give them the time and rest that they need without questions.” The café has received support from regular customers, friends and families in the area to bring their restaurant up to speed, hopefully as it was before COVID-19 hit. “Intrinsic Café has been in business for 16 years already. We have people who celebrated their graduation, studied countless hours for their classes or exams, had a thanksgiving potluck dinner and, of course, had bubble tea for the first time. We are very happy to be open and be part of college and Newark culture,” Kim highlighted. “We really hope to see this pandemic get better and more people freely enjoy their daily life routine. Until then, we hope to keep our door open for all our fans, friends and family!” Sigri BBQ is an Indian restaurant located on University Avenue. The recent weeks have seen an increase in business, to the point where co-owner Utkarsh Yadav said that it’s a “little better” than what it was before the pandemic hit. This may be due to a rise in the use of online ordering, which has grown to be a prominent part of the operations’ model in response to the virus.
The restaurant has worked with Newark Working Kitchens to keep their business afloat; Yadav also mentioned that it has received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program, “an SBAbacked loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis” according to the United States Small Business Association’s website. Additionally, it has obtained grants from The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, which according to its website, “grows the state’s economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development.” Yadav mentioned that it would greatly help business at Sigri BBQ if commercial buildings started operating normally, namely those of Prudential and Audible. Academy Street’s Dario’s Tex Mex has seen a rise in business in the past few weeks. Owner Dario was pleased to say that the implementation of delivery services has “helped tremendously,” bringing the restaurant more up to speed than it was before the pandemic. He made sure to adapt as new rules and regulations came up along with the virus; “if you don’t make any changes, you become a dinosaur and die off,” he explained. Delivery was that major change in this case, and it has paid off immensely. Dario has looked forward to the support from NJIT and its students so far and encourages more members of the Newark community to promote local businesses.
Scooter Safety with Bird By Yukthi Sangoi| Managing Editor After partnering with Bird’s e-scooter fleet, Newark has seen many members of the NJIT community racing through the streets with scooters around campus. On Oct. 6, a safety event requested by the university was held to “better educate students about the shared scooter program”, according to a Bird spokesperson. About 50 free helmets were given out to students during the event that took place next to CKB Green. “Bird conducts safety events with campuses all over the globe to teach the community how to
ride responsibly and educate students on local rules regarding scooter operations,” the spokesperson said.
vehicle initiative can be found here: https://njitvector.com/2021/09/scooting-around-newark/
Students were given the opportunity to download the Bird mobile application. Additionally, they received a tutorial on how to use the app to book and ride a scooter.
The spokesperson also added that “in the future, Bird hopes to add additional recommended parking locations around the perimeter of the campus to better serve the student's access to the scooters.”
As of now, riding within campus is prohibited in order to keep each member of the community safe. More details about the permissions and rental
According to its website, Bird has an “expanded Community Pricing Program [that] offers a 50 percent discount to
low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans and senior citizens. It’s designed to be the most inclusive micro mobility discount program available anywhere.” Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to look online at bird.co to get more information on pricing, safety and service around NJIT.
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Chess Club Free Play The chess club held their weekly free play in the campus center lobby. Both members and non-members were invited to participate in pick-up games in tables near the Senate office. Photos by Sean Slusarz
COLLECTIONS voices from around campus
What are your plans for Thanksgiving break? "Learn to skateboard or die trying" "I think I'm being forced to visit family as usual lol"
" friendsgiving :uwu:" "Getting a puppy and hoping she doesn't eat the turkey."
"Not go to the Vector Thanksgiving dinner. Working on senior project"
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Club Spotlight Society of Musical Arts By Yukthi Sangoi| Managing Editor
Image from Society of Musical Arts NJIT’s Society of Musical Arts is the perfect organization to join if you would like to showcase your musical talents! This can include an instrumental as well as vocal presence on campus. There are three instrumental ensembles: jazz, wind and string, which respectively meet in Central King Building Room 116 Tuesdays from 7–9 p.m., Wednesdays from 4–5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 4–5:30 p.m. There are also two vocal groups, Gigabeats and Saavan, in which students can participate. Other independent groups include the Pep Band and Elementals. The society’s general body meetings
are usually held in their office in Campus Center’s basement Room B11. There is a practice room available in Room B49 as well! The organization holds events throughout the semester, which include Open Mic Nights and Karaoke Nights. It also collaborates with other NJIT groups to engage with the campus community as much as possible. The next event scheduled is an Open Mic Night happening on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 7–10 p.m. in Campus Center’s Highlander Pub! Feel free to attend to eat, hang out and watch your fellow talented students perform, all while having a blast!
Society of Musical Arts is proud to be an organization that allows students to express themselves through this art form. It gives students the opportunity to destress from all the academic work they take on during the week. As a bonus, students can showcase their talents or even learn new skills through the club. Members of the organization are delighted to have a space that is safe and welcoming to all students. The club motivates students and gives them confidence to try new initiatives musically, while also making sure they’re comfortable with whatever they do. It’s always an enjoyable time to spend a few hours a week with people who have similar
interests and connections to music as themselves. There are several times that the various groups perform, including Homecoming, athletic games, club events and end-of-semester concerts. The jazz ensemble is having its concert Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the wind and string ensembles are having a joint concert performance Dec. 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the Campus Center Atrium. Even if you’re not part of the organization, make sure to come and support your talented peers!
New Course on Computer History Being Offered in Spring 2022 By Evan Markowitz | Senior Staff Writer Starting in the Spring 2022 semester, the Ying Wu College of Computing will be offering a new course: CS 485- Introduction to Computing History. The word “introduction” is important, according to Evan Koblentz, a staff writer in the Office of Strategic Communications at NJIT and instructor for the new course, because the course will have no prerequisites. “I want the course to be accessible to everyone at NJIT,” he said. Before NJIT, Koblentz served as the executive director of Vintage Computer Federation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that educates about computer history, leading the organization’s fundraising and publicity. In 2019, Koblentz joined the Office of Strategic Communications in 2019, writing about a wide range of topics including a three-part series about the history of computing at NJIT. In case the trend
of computing history wasn’t obvious, Koblentz also presented “Nevertheless, She Persisted: Important Women in the History of Computing,” hosted by the undergraduate and graduate Women in Computing Societies on Nov. 17. This will be the first time that Koblentz is teaching a course at NJIT, but given his knowledge and experience in the subject, getting the course approved was straightforward. “I asked Dean Gotsman, and he supported the idea,” he said, adding that “the department chairs were also supportive” of the course’s creation. This new course will cover “everything from Babbage to ENIAC to timesharing to Apple, and much, much more,” touching on a wide variety of topics in a history dating back to the 1700s. It’s sure to be an interesting elective for computing students and beyond.
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"The Future" Review By Alfred Simpson | Senior Staff Writer
Nathaniel Rateliff &The Night Sweats are back with their first studio release since 2018. The album, which was preceded by singles since August, shows a changed Rateliff laced with the kind of introspection that only surviving a divorce, temporary hiatus from his band, and a pandemic could bring. “The Future” reflects heavily on the past as it takes you from a slow and soulful journey in the self-titled song to an upbeat and almost optimistic bluesy “Love Don’t.” Though this is the first album that Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have released together in over three years, Rateliff was clearly working through his own personal demons along the way by keeping busy. His solo album, “And It’s Still Alright,” reached #78 on Billboard’s Top 200 after debuting in February 2020 and carried his fourth of five #1 songs on the United States Adult Alternative Airplay charts since 2015. The fifth song to top the charts, “Survivor,” was the first of the heavily anticipated singles released this year. In February, the singer performed his hits “Redemption” and “A Little Honey” on Saturday Night Live alongside his band for the first time in over two years. Image from Getty Images As you listen to the album, it becomes increasingly clear that this album was written at the height of the pandemic. As
such, you can feel the melancholy and hopelessness tinged with desperation to make sense of a world gone crazy in his lyrics. While Rateliff has publicly acknowledged that this album was written when the future looked uncertain, it becomes clear that the murky future forced Rateliff to reflect on not only himself, but others in his life nearly as much. Over his past albums, which included hits like “S.O.B.”, a reflection of his struggle with alcohol addiction, the lyrics were often self-referential. The singer-songwriter averaged 83 more mentions of himself per album than mentions of others. However, “The Future” narrows that gap. Rateliff still refers to himself throughout the album, but at an almost equal ratio to the times he refers to someone else. While it’s unclear if this person was his ex-wife, a friend, or a stranger, or all three, it is obvious that their relationship had a genuine impact on him. Regardless of the inspiration, the album is sure to take you on an emotional, toe-tapping journey. You can stream Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ “The Future” on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Vinyl record fans can purchase the album beginning Nov. 15 through nathanielrateliff.com or at your favorite record store directly.
Britney vs Spears By Samira Santana | Senior Staff Writer There have been several documentaries produced about the world’s biggest pop star in the 1990s and early 2000s: Britney Spears. Commonly referred to as America’s sweetheart, she released hit singles such as “Oops!... I Did It Again” and “...Baby One More Time” that climbed the charts. She has been a public figure since her teenage years and pursued constantly by the paparazzi and under the scrutiny of the entire world for decades. Released on Sept. 28 of this year, the documentary includes a take on information that has never been disclosed to the public sets “Britney vs. Spears” apart from its predecessors, all the while keeping the viewer’s attention on the most important matter: freeing Britney from her conservatorship. The Free Britney movement was created by her fans to symbolize their opposition of this conservatorship. A conservatorship is a legal process for taking an incapacitated person’s ability to make their decisions away from them through a court-appointed individual managing their affairs. The conservator has almost complete authority, which in Britney’s case is her father Jamie Spears. He has threatened her and manipulated her while benefiting financially off her career. Britney has long been vocal about not wanting her father in this position. She had previously taken the stand at a hearing held on June 23 of this year, in which she addressed the court with an electrifying and emotional 20-minute statement. In it, she stated, “I’ve been in shock,” “I am traumatized” and she went so far as to say that her father “should be
in jail.” However, the judge subsequently denied her request to end the conservatorship. The documentary highlights the major events in her life that led to the start of the conservatorship in 2008 as well as what has been going on behind the scenes since then. Redacted documents, which were leaked by an anonymous source, provided information regarding Spears’ medical examinations prior to important events in her career that gave her father the authorization to have her pursue these projects under the conservatorship. These included her Circus tour in 2009, her stint as a judge on the X Factor in 2012, and her Las Vegas show lasting from 2013 to 2017. But the written documents provided a stark contrast between her behavior in real life and the portrayal of her as an unstable woman in order to give evidence of the need for a conservatorship. The paper data supported the conservatorship; in reality, she was preparing for her tours, choreographing her own shows, and writing songs for her upcoming albums. Viewers can see the difference as Spears displays her strong work ethic and natural performances while hiding the depth of her trauma. Yet, some of that trauma escaped into the limelight in the form of paparazzi pictures blown out of proportion and controversial headlines that were far from the truth. On Nov. 12, 2021, a judge finally declared Britney Spears free from her conservatorship. For me, this occurred mere hours after watching this docu-
Poster By Netlfix mentary. From an outsider's perspective, watching this scenario felt like a movie. She lived it out for 13 grueling years where she was isolated, threatened and worked to the bone for the profit of others. Spears is undeniably one of the most talented performers to have ever graced the world stage, and she deserves
every bit of this long-awaited victory and more. This documentary shines a light on her situation, the importance of her fans fighting for her rights and the cruelty of living in the spotlight for so long while simultaneously hiding something so unbearable.
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Do You Even Sudoku?
By A Perfectly Promising Pisces
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Do Aries tend to have an affection for or an aversion to astrology? Either way, it’s some good Aries alliteration!
Bulls may weigh between 1,100 to 2,200 pounds, but the weight on your shoulders doesn’t have to be so heavy! Sometimes c’est la vie.
Is it true that a Gemini will forgive but never forget? Your sign may not be the balances like Libra, but you too are good at weighing the pros and cons.
CANCER
LEO
VIRGO
As a water sign, what are your thoughts on the upcoming fire pit that’s currently under construction at NJIT?
As a fire sign, what are your thoughts on the upcoming fire pit that’s currently under construction at NJIT?
As an earth sign, what are your thoughts on the upcoming fire pit that’s currently under construction at NJIT?
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As an air sign, what are your thoughts on the upcoming fire pit that’s currently under construction at NJIT?
Happy (belated?) birthday Scorpio! Hope you were able to enjoy your day with your small but close-knit family and friends.
Sagittarius season is just around the corner! Even on your special day, you’re more focused on making sure everyone else is comfortable and happy.
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PISCES
I know you don’t believe in astrology, and the firepit questions especially might’ve thrown you off the loop, but hear me out: I want to see if there’s any correlation between sign elements and fire pit feelings!
It may be tempting to simply coast on the gusts of winds, but every Icarus has its fall. Don’t forget to stay grounded!
Thank you Perfectly Promising Pisces with a Predilection for Prophecies for the horoscopes last week! You should come by The Vector more often!
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Tweet @TheNJITVector a photo of your completed crossword puzzle (only if you can solve it, though)! Across 1. Piano part 6. How-to part 10. Very plentiful 14. Throat projection 15. Lime cover 16. Egg without a shell 17. Brother on a noted TV sitcom 19. Thorn in the flesh 20. Kind of dog 21. Swarm 22. Sudden emotional pang 24. Like Death's horse 25. Feature of the top of Mt. Everest
26. Jellied side dishes 29. Outlet insert 30. Searched for bugs 31. "The Ghost and Mrs. ___" 32. Rival of Bjorn 36. Assuage 37. Jazz legend Chick 38. Sell 39. Holiday cherub 40. French articles 41. Desist partner 42. Informal farewell 44. Trust in 45. "Titanic" or "Star Wars," e.g.
48. Old salts 49. Maltreatment 50. Repeated word in a Doris Day tune 51. Stable tidbit 54. Word repeated before "pants on fire" 55. "Network" actor 58. Town in Italy, New Jersey or California 59. Shah's domain, once 60. One in charge of a roast? 61. Suit to ___ 62. Brain exams, for short 63. Type of whale
Down 1. Witticisms 2. Mean business? 3. At the proper time 4. It's more than 4 percent alcohol by volume in the U.S. 5. The end for playwrights? 6. Buying binge 7. Cooperative unit 8. Velvet end? 9. Excess 10. "A Rage in Harlem" actress 11. Marla's predecessor
12. Toadstools and mushrooms, e.g. 13. Middle East prince (Var.) 18. Some Disney collectibles 23. Lose or draw alternative 24. "Carrie" actress 25. Ventures 26. Whaling, e.g. 27. Dog-paddled, e.g. 28. Item for a Mexican pot? 29. Less sullied 31. "Haystacks" artist 33. Job for Mr. Fixit 34. Start of many words? 35. Ancient garden location
37. Attractive one 41. Wide-mouthed servers 43. Patient replies? 44. Roseanne, formerly 45. Actress Jovovich 46. "The Hollow Men" poet 47. Forest clearing 48. They're coming of age 50. Deer fellow? 51. Without repetition 52. Standout testee 53. Unnamed ones 56. I - I palindromic center 57. Pixie